PPA Teacher (Years 1-6) | St Helens (WA11) | September 2026 Start
Location: Blackbrook St Mary's Primary School, St Helens
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Part-Time (4 Days per Week)
Working Days: Monday, Thursday, Wednesday and Friday
Pay: Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE
Potential: Temporary role with the opportunity to become permanent
PPA Teacher Required for September 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Primary Teacher to join the dedicated team at a Catholic Primary School in St Helens from September 2026.
We are seeking an experienced Class Teacher to provide high-quality PPA cover across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, working with pupils from Year 1 through to Year 6. The role will also include delivering targeted intervention sessions to support pupils' academic progress and help ensure every child achieves their full potential.
This position would suit a confident and versatile teacher who enjoys teaching across a range of year groups and can quickly establish positive relationships with pupils and staff alike.
About the School
The school benefits from a supportive leadership team, dedicated staff and engaged families, creating a positive learning environment where both pupils and staff can thrive. Staff wellbeing is valued, and the school has developed a reputation for fostering a collaborative and professional culture.
Pupils are polite, respectful and eager to learn, and behaviour throughout the school is consistently good. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the school's high expectations and contribute positively to the nurturing ethos that makes the school such a rewarding place to work.
The Role
As the successful PPA Teacher, you will:
- Deliver engaging and effective lessons across Years 1 to 6.
- Provide PPA cover on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
- Plan and deliver targeted intervention programmes to support pupil attainment and progress.
- Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.
- Maintain high expectations for behaviour, learning and achievement.
- Work collaboratively with class teachers, support staff and senior leaders.
- Assess pupil progress and provide constructive feedback where required.
- Follow school policies and procedures, including safeguarding and behaviour management.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Recent experience teaching within a UK primary school setting.
- Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
- Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
- The ability to adapt teaching styles to meet the needs of different age groups and abilities.
- A proactive, flexible and positive approach to teaching.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.
What the School Offers
- A welcoming and supportive school community.
- Friendly, experienced and dedicated staff.
- Well-resourced classrooms and learning environments.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Strong leadership and clear expectations.
- A positive working atmosphere where staff are valued and supported.
- The potential for a longer-term or permanent opportunity for the right candidate.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Primary Teacher looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity from September 2026 and enjoy teaching across a range of year groups, we would love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
.svg){kind=logo}
